The Real Lake District by Coach, Boat & Mountain Goat

With postcard panoramas of craggy hilltops, mountain tarns and glittering lakes, it's easy to see why the Lake District is by far the UK's most popular national park and inspiration for many writers and poets. Soak in the atmosphere of the spectacular fells, the rolling hills, deep blue lakes and timeless villages that continue to attract visitors from all over the world. Head off the beaten track in a 'Mountain Goat' minibus to explore areas not accessible by a large coach. This tour has a host of included extras from steam train rides to a lake cruise and, of course, the highlight of the tour - The Mountain Goat!Highlights
- 4 nights accommodation with breakfast & dinner- Porterage- Entertainment (not nightly)- Full day - Lake District Mountain Goat Mini Bus Tour- Heritage Train Ride (Ravenglass & Eskdale)- Visit grounds of Muncaster Castle- Visit to Bowness-on-Windermere- Lakeside - Haverthwaite Steam Railway- Bowness to Lakeside Cruise- Optional Excursion to Keswick & Ambleside

Packed full of inclusions
Day 1 - After joining your holiday coach, sit back and relax as your journey takes you northwards. A suitable lunch-time stop before arriving at your hotel for the next 4 nights DBB\n\nDay 2 - 4 - At leisure in Grange over Sands with two included excursions\n\nINCLUDED EXCURSIONS\nEXPLORE THE REAL LAKE DISTRICT BY MOUNTAIN GOAT & A HERITAGE TRAIN RIDE\nThis classic adventure tour of the Western Lakes uses a route pioneered by the Romans! Join the Mountain Goat from your hotel, driven and guided by an expert guide, this tour focuses around the Western Lake District travelling over the Lake District's famous mountain passes; Hardknott and Wrynose, which are some of the steepest in Great Britain. Pass the remote 2nd century Hardknott Roman Fort which includes extraordinary remains of the headquarters building, commandants house and bath house. During your day you will have time to enjoy a narrow-gauge heritage train ride (Ravenglass & Eskdale), see England's deepest lake (Wastwater) and visit the grounds of the 14th Century Muncaster Castle gardens, hawk and owl centre. The castle stands in 77 acres of gardens with a half mile long Georgian Terrace. This tour is a chance to explore the hidden gems and quieter areas aof the real Lake District! All fares/admissions included.\n\nSTEAM & CRUISE DAY\nYour day starts with free time in Bowness-on-Windermere, now the Lake District's most popular visitor destination and busy for much of the year. People come to enjoy the lake, the atmosphere of the area and the town's delightful setting. Join the Bowness to Lakeside cruise and on board you'll be treated to stunning views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and the many wooded islands. Arrive in Lakeside and it's a short walk to board the train to Haverthwaite. Enjoy the nostalgic ride through breath-taking scenery aboard the heritage railway, travelling through the Lakeland Fells, the perfect backdrop with picturesque valleys, stunning lakes and rolling green hillside. Your driver awaits you in Haverthwaite.\n\nOPTIONAL EXCURSION\nKeswick & Ambleside\nA stop in Ambleside for a look around, famous for William Wordsworth's Rydal Mount where he spent a lot of his time. Continuing north through Grasmere to Keswick. The most northerly of the Lake District's major towns, Keswick has perhaps the most beautiful location of all: encircled by cloud-capped fells and nestled alongside the idyllic, island-studded lake of Derwentwater, a silvery curve criss-crossed by puttering cruise boats. Returning to the hotel late afternoon.Day 5 - A hearty breakfast and check out. Return to interchange with a stop for lunch on the way. Back to your home towns mid evening.The Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange Over Sands
The 3* Cumbria Grand is set in 25 acres of gardens and woodlands, and is only a 15-minute drive from Lake Windermere. \nBathrooms have bathtubs and showers and the spacious rooms also feature a TV, hairdryers and tea-coffee making facilities. \nSome rooms have panoramic sea views over Morecambe Bay and beyond to the Yorkshire Dales.This charming Victorian hotel has its own tennis court & putting green. Indoors, there is a full-size snooker table, table tennis and large ballroom.Lift to all floors.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n